St Mary's Hospice (Birmingham)

A hospice is far more than a building or an organisation - it is a philosophy of care, dedicated to helping men and women, living with incurable illness, to make the very best of their lives. At Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, through specialist expertise, care, treatment and listening, we make it possible for many people to enjoy the years, months and days they have left; and when the time comes, have a good and natural death. Loved ones and carers are fully supported during this difficult time and beyond.

Most of our care is given by our community team in our patients’ own home. Each year we support over 1,000 people and up to 300 at any one time. As our elderly population grows, with more people living alone, the demand for care at home is certain to increase. As a pioneer in palliative care, and through our education programmes we have trained and supported many NHS doctors, nurses and other health & social care professionals.